Eleventh generation
2023 Honda Accord Hybrid
The most reported problem on the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid is brake wear, with 45 complaints.
- 140owner complaints
- 6recalls
- 5involved a crash
- 13,000median miles at failure
Newest report Jul 26, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Accord Hybrid doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2023 model year.
Is the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid reliable?
The 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid has 140 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, close to the median of 113 for 2023 sedans on this site. Of the 11 Accord Hybrid model years since 2014, it has the most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2022 and 2024
- At 35 complaints for each year on the road, the 2023 runs 3.2 times the 2022 (11) and above the 2024 (25).
- Top problem
- Brake wear leads with 45 of the 140 complaints (32%), ahead of stalling at 30. Too few of the brake wear reports give a mileage to say when it starts.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 7 of the 140 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 5 reports mention a crash and 4 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- No recall on file is on the same system as brake wear and stalling. For those, the complaints are all there is.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2024 at 68 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 45. So far in 2026, 2 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: brakes grind, pulse or wear early, 45 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
140 complaints is about the median for a 2023 model on this site and 1.2 times the median 2023 sedan. Among the 7 Accord Hybrid model years here it ranks 1st for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid
Honda filed 47 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid. 9 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 1 bulletin · 18 complaints
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Accord FHEVs with a customer complaint of the display audio volume knob being inoperable for controlling the volume or turning the system on/off.
Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 2 bulletins · 16 complaints
The current Power Control Unit (PCU) Radiator Guard does not provide adequate protection. Roadway debris can cause damage to the PCU Radiator which may result in multiple warning lights, Malfunction Indicator Lights (MIL), and decreased hybrid system ...
Techline - If you have a customer with a CR-V Hybrid/Accord Hybrid with DTC P0700 (Transmission Control System MIL Request) and check engine light is illuminated), they may notice a slight vibration (misfire) from the engine.
Battery dies or the car will not start 1 bulletin · 13 complaints
The telematics control unit has a parasitic draw that causes a dead 12 volt battery due to the telematics control unit failing to properly complete the provisioning process. This causes the unit to stay active, and drain the 12 volt battery.
Check engine light or misfire 5 bulletins · 6 complaints
Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.
A slight engine vibration and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is ON with DTC P0700 (Transmission Control System MIL Request) set during start-up in below freezing temperatures.
3 more on this problem
The engine runs rough and makes a rattling noise, accompanied by DTC P0134 or P0135 due to a possible fuel injector leak causing a rich air/fuel (A/F) mixture that fouls the spark plug(s) and causing the PCM to misread the A/F sensor heater resistance.
The vehicle may experience a no start condition, low speed rough idle, engine RPM hunting, or have the following DTCs set P0017 (Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor B and Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Correlation) or P0339 (Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor ...
Affected vehicles may be equipped with an incorrectly machined engine block at the crankshaft position sensor (CKP) mounting location.
Complaints filed by year
68 complaints came in 2024, 2.7 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Front seat belt assemblies may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. Closed mar 26, 2025.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are ONC, KND, BNE and ZNF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 5, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V859.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TN2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 18, 2025.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid vehicles. The electronic transmission may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NFG and HFF.
All 6 recalls on the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid?
Brake wear, with 45 of the 140 complaints.
At what mileage do 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid problems start?
Of the 32 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 8,000 miles and half by about 13,000.
Is the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid better or worse than the 2022 and 2024?
Counted per year on the road, the 2023 has more complaints than both the 2022 and the 2024: 35 a year against 11 and 25.
How many 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
7 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for brake wear on the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid?
No recall on file for the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid is on the same system as brake wear. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.